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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

May 12, 1921

Page

4

Peace Prospects in Ireland and Local Liberal Revival

Editorial discusses near-term peace in Ireland amid negotiations with Premier Lloyd George avoiding direct interference and meeting Éamon de Valera for dominion home rule talks. Ulster's Sir James Craig cautions against high peace expectations. In Wellington, South Liberal activists plan a convention to field a pro democratic candidate, warning of reactionary plans and urging democratic unity.

Ireland Lloyd George Sinn Penn Valera L Owly James Craig Ulster de Valera South Wellington

Conservation and Aeroplane Use by Mounted Police

A Vancouver World note argues for proactive wildlife protection and wiser resource use. It highlights stricter laws and enforcement, plus the potential of airplanes to aid Royal Canadian Mounted Police in policing vast western Canada and notes growing interest in wireless communication.

Canada Vancouver World Royal Canadian Mounted Police Perry Mounted Police

Local business and professional cards in the town paper

A local newspaper reflects business interests by showing how druggists grocers general merchants and professionals are represented. The presence or absence of advertisements signals local activity inviting customers to trade with merchants and professionals.

Themerchants

United States Stands With Allies on Reparations Policy

The American high commissioner in Berlin reports Washington will back the Allies in enforcing reparations, aligning with President Harding’s stance. Germany fears immediate Allied occupation moves and internal political pressure may influence its response to Allied demands.

United States Germany Congress Hearst Great Britain Iil United’ States Berlin Iin Harding Prainice Natio

United States to Join Allied Councils in World War I Era

The United States will send representatives to the Supreme Council Reparations Commission and Conference of Ambassadors to discuss European affairs without entangling the nation. Delegates will participate in deliberations but cannot bind the United States to any action, with commitments only through legislation or treaty on matters with American interest.

United States Harding Supreme Council Reparations Commission Conference of Ambassadors

Famine in China Sparked by Resource Misuse and Floods

An editorial notes China faces one of its worst famines with about 15,000,000 people at risk across 100,000 square miles. Destruction stems from floods, drought, and forest destruction reducing fuel and food. Officials warn of ongoing starvation and harsh winters as millions cannot flee the stricken regions.

China Ontario Ehough

The Man With a Grouch in Early American Speech

An essay tracing the coinage and usage of the term grouch from Dickens and American street talk. It notes how a man with a grouch greets life with gloom, opposed to cheerful gospel and daily optimism, and compares it to knocker synonyms and social speech habits.

Ron Ageinal Olf Horooga Sunny Jim

John Burroughs Dies on Train Near Kingsville Ohio

An obituary notes John Burroughs a famed naturalist who loved wildlife and simple living. He died on a passenger train near Kingsville Ohio while returning from California to mark his eighty fourth birthday. The piece highlights his writings and philosophy, and recalls his early life around Poughkeepsie and his friendships.

America John Burroughs Kingsville Ohio California Bungay Poughkeepsie John Durroughs

A Writer’s View On Good Books And Noble Thought

The text extols books as gifts that uplift knowledge joy and inspiration. It argues literature should engage the mind with courteous style and steer readers toward higher feelings, wholesome humor, and moral guidance, not mere showy prose or deceit.

Not Snout to Paper and Small Ream Printing

Fragmented dialogue shows a printer’s remark about printing more newspaper copies in real money terms. A murky scene features a mother pointing at two boys, a child asking if they are children or por, and a chorus of confused voices debating currency and print costs.

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Adela Drug Ad Promises Rheumatic and Asthma Relief

An old ad fragment touts Adela from templated lines claiming rheumatic cure and asthma relief. It lists a Mr J Hassard as local druggist who will supply the remedy.

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